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The main street forms the center of Penglipuran Village. It features a spotless stone-paved avenue and a symmetrical layout.
Penglipuran strictly follows the Tri Mandala spatial layout. Motorized vehicles are strictly prohibited here, keeping the avenue quiet. You will see perfectly aligned traditional Balinese gates on both sides.
Most visitors spend about an hour walking this core area. The street connects the family compounds to the main village temple at the northern end.
30 minsGreat for photos
These uniform traditional entrance gates mark each family compound along the main street. They showcase traditional Balinese architecture and create a straight line down the avenue. The area is excellent for photography. Ensure you do not block the stone walkway for too long while taking photos.
15 minsSacred Utama Mandala zone
This is the main village temple at the highest, northernmost point of the settlement. It sits in the sacred Utama Mandala zone of the village layout. Tourists usually cannot enter the inner sanctum. However, the exterior architecture is striking and worth seeing from the street.
